Fleet Replacement Squadron

Since the disestablishment of RCVW-4, RCVW-12, RCVSG-50 and RCVSG-51 in 1970 all U.S Navy Fleet Replacement Squadrons (FRS)s are placed organizationally under the Type Wing commander for the respective aircraft type/model.

The squadrons of the disestablished RCVW-4 retained the AD tail code after their realignment to their Type Wings.

The squadrons of the disestablished RCVW-12 retained the NJ tail code after their realignment to their Type Wings.

On 30 June 1960 Readiness Antisubmarine Carrier Air Group FIFTY (tail code AR) was established as a training air group to support the Atlantic Fleet's newly establishing Antisubmarine Carrier Air Groups which were being paired with the Navy's Antisubmarine Aircraft Carriers (CVS).

The CVSs were re-purposed WWII Essex class carriers to respond to the growing Soviet submarine threat.

The squadrons of the disestablished RCVSG-50 retained the AR tail code after their realignment to their Type Wings.

The squadrons of the disestablished RCVSG-50 retained the RA tail code after their realignment to their Type Wings.